About this title: The author looks at L.A., that incarnation of the American dream, and finds the place and the fantasy radically transformed by the new immigrants from Asia and Latin America, who have been arriving in their millions, both legally and illegally, over the past 20 years. Instead of Hollywood writ large and fantasies of material bliss come true, the author shows the gridlocked freeways, where easy travel is just a memory. He takes us to immigrant neighbourhoods where Bhuddist temples abut Korean supermarkets. He ventures into L.A.'s downtown where the latest breed of local booster persuasively ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Phoenix
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781857990362ISBN:1857990366
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780224033046ISBN:0224033042
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Description: Very good. Looks unread. Uncreased spine. Pages are lightly browned. Paperback published by Phoenix in 1993. Cover has ligth shelf wear at the edges. UK seller. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1991
Description: Good. This is a library discard copy that remains in good condition, where the author looks at L.A., seeing the reincarnation of the American Dream. New Asian immigrants, as well as Latin Americans are transforming the city, arriving in the millions, both legally and illegally, and says that this is the preview of what America will become in the 21st century. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780671671709ISBN:0671671707
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket may have chips and close tears. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Good. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780671671709ISBN:0671671707
Description: A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. Dust Jacket has some edgewear present. -, Hard Cover, Very Good / Very Good. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: PHOENIX
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9781857990362ISBN:1857990366
Description: Published by Phoenix in 1993. Paperback. Number of pages: 272. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780671671709ISBN:0671671707
Description: Good in Good jacket. 50-Z-Add ex library in very good condition Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also may contain the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription, or may be library discards. read more
Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 0671792105 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
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